tAfter a narrow defeat to #2 Ohio St in week 1, Notre Dame showed much promise for the season to come. The defense seemed stout and the offense needed a kick start, but things haven’t gone according to plan.
Marshall Recap:
Coming into the game, Notre Dame was a 21-point favorite over Marshall. That said, they certainly didn’t play like they were. Notre Dame’s offense continued to remain stagnant while the defense puts on a valiant effort picking up the slack.
Despite a poor performance, Notre Dame had a chance to close out the game vs Marshall. However, a late 4th quarter interception thrown by QB Tyler Buchner all, but sealed their defeat.
TYLER BUCHNER THROWS A PICK SIX pic.twitter.com/hKfq0G2ye0
— Brian Y (@byysports) September 10, 2022
In lieu of their humiliating loss, ND lost starting QB Buchner, likely, for the year. This drive came on the heels of Buchner throwing a pick-six. Attempting to make a play with his legs, Buchner is dragged down and crunched by a defender.
It should go without saying, but typically when an arm goes limp like Tyler Buchner’s did after this weight-bearing hit the recovery timeline is substantial.
No official diagnosis on the Notre Dame starting quarterback yet, but that looks like a severe shoulder injury. pic.twitter.com/2vhg7uBdKc
— Tyler Horka (@tbhorka) September 11, 2022
What’s next and is there any hope?
Yes, there’s a glimmer of hope for the Fighting Irish, however, the rest of the season will be a bumpy ride. Drew Pyne, recently named QB1, will be under center and he looked decent in relief for Buchner despite, also, throwing a late INT. He does have assistance from one of the best Tight Ends in the league in Michael Mayer.
Drew Pyne connects with Michael Mayer for the score.
📺 @nbc and @peacockTV pic.twitter.com/vf3S63aq1O
— Notre Dame on NBC (@NDonNBC) September 10, 2022
Notre Dame has talented RBs in Chris Tyree and Audric Estime, that Tommy Rees (OC) can use as a 1-2 punch. Lastly, they have budding WR Lorenzo Styles that can help breakout games.
We can’t say for certain any longer that any game ND plays is a certain victory and we must take this one step at a time. Next up, the Fighting Irish take on the California Golden Bears in South Bend. Currently, Notre Dame is an 11-point favorite in this matchup. Notre Dame has BYU in a few weeks & must get back on track to keep bowl game hopes alive and rest of season aspirations.
For my other Notre Dame Content!
- ND & Chris Tyree by Sam Jordan Dudeck
- The Worst is over: What does ND do now? by Sam Jordan Dudeck
- Tyler Buchner Outlook by KP
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